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Suggest Treatment For Cough And Wheezing Leading To Chest Pain
I am a 57 year old woman, basically very healthy, though I get a lot of colds (probably from my 10 year old students). I have developed a cough that resonates very deeply in my chest, and, when I lie down, I can hear all sorts of gurgling and wheezing sounds. I got myself kind of worked up last night, I think, and also had very sharp pains across my chest that did not feel like reflux or indigestion, but certainly could have been. I do have other cold symptoms (needing to blow my nose), but no fever. As I said, I have had lots of colds in my life, but this one is presenting quite differently from anything I have ever had. Another factor is that I do have asthma (mold allergy), but it is mild and I only use my inhaler about a dozen times a year. I live in New England, though, and the mold from wet leaves is probably quite high right now. Thanks very much for any insight you can give me.
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Sun, 15 Jun 2014
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Hello dear,
The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to acute exacerbation of asthma, secondary to a respiratory tract infection.
Management involves:
1. A course of antibiotics to eradicate the causative organism.
2. Asthalin & Seroflo inhaler- provide symptomatic relief by causing broncho-dilation (dilating the smaller airway passages, relieving the obstruction & increasing airflow to lungs)
3. Montelukast preparations- used as a maintenance therapy to relieve symptoms of asthma.
4. Antihistamine & anti tussive preparations for symptomatic relief from cough.
5. Steam inhalation & deep breathing exercises.
6. Maintain adequate hydration & a healthy balance diet.
7. Also make sure that you are well protected from cold, dust & other allergens.
If symptoms still persist, kindly consult a Pulmonologist for proper clinical evaluation.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to acute exacerbation of asthma, secondary to a respiratory tract infection.
Management involves:
1. A course of antibiotics to eradicate the causative organism.
2. Asthalin & Seroflo inhaler- provide symptomatic relief by causing broncho-dilation (dilating the smaller airway passages, relieving the obstruction & increasing airflow to lungs)
3. Montelukast preparations- used as a maintenance therapy to relieve symptoms of asthma.
4. Antihistamine & anti tussive preparations for symptomatic relief from cough.
5. Steam inhalation & deep breathing exercises.
6. Maintain adequate hydration & a healthy balance diet.
7. Also make sure that you are well protected from cold, dust & other allergens.
If symptoms still persist, kindly consult a Pulmonologist for proper clinical evaluation.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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